Financial Express, Author at AgriInsite

Plan afoot to revive sunflower cultivation

The Indian government plans to revive sunflower cultivation across multiple states to reduce edible oil import dependence. Under the national mission on...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar at Rs 180/kg, Ghee Near Rs 2900: Price rise in Pakistan amidst economic turmoil and diplomatic tensions

Pakistan faces soaring prices of essentials like sugar, ghee, lemons, and honey amid rising India tensions after the Pahalgam terror attack. Sugar...

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Sugar News in English

Sugar output marginally lower on year at 25.59 MT

India’s 2024‑25 sugar output has reached 25.59 MT; ISMA expects the season to finish near 26.4 MT after diverting 3.5 MT to ethanol. Production is...

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Maize News in English

Agri ministry approves maize value chain projects with Ninjacart in PPP mode

Agri ministry approves Ninjacart’s maize value chain project in UP under PPPAVCD. The initiative will link 10,000+ farmers to ethanol units, boosting...

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Wheat News in English

Wheat arrivals, procurement gather pace

Wheat procurement under MSP has surged in the 2025–26 season, with over 11.85 million tonnes purchased so far—85% more than last year....

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Edible Oil News in English

Edible oil imports fall 15% in March

India’s edible oil imports fell 15% in March 2025, driven by a 31% drop in palm oil shipments, according to SEA. High...

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Edible Oil News in English

Bihar : Sunflower cultivation brings cheer for Gopalganj farmers

Sunflower farming, especially the 'High Sun-33' variety, is gaining popularity in Gopalganj due to rising edible oil prices. This year, 69 hectares...